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All Dallas ISD students with five or fewer absences this school year received a Six Flags coupon for free entry to the park. Students can redeem this coupon and go to Six Flags for free from June 3–9. The Dallas ISD Attendance Improvement and Truancy Education Department hosted the “Strive for No More Than 5” initiative this school year. Through the help of a partnership with Six Flags Over Texas, schools promoted this initiative by challenging students and parents to commit to limiting absences to no more than five days for the school year. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2019/04/09/three-elementary-schools-celebrate-their-exceptionally-high-student-attendance-rates/ The Six Flags Strive for…

A ceremony recognized the Dallas ISD volunteer and partnership coordinators who tirelessly work to support their campuses. At the Dallas Music Hall at Fair Park on May 21, district leaders and the Dallas ISD Volunteer and Partnership Services Department celebrated the coordinators for their outstanding work. Credit Union of Texas sponsored the event. “You ensure that all of our partners and volunteers feel valued and appreciated,” Dallas ISD Deputy Chief Academic Officer Shannon Trejo said. “It is no small task, and your efforts are greatly valued by the district and by the students who benefit from your work and commitment.”…

The end-of-year ACE reception honored outstanding assistant principals and coaches who have redefined what it means to be a leader in education. Dallas ISD Assistant Superintendent Jolee Healey discussed the importance of recognizing stellar educators making a difference. “It’s important to celebrate individual efforts, because each person contributes,” Healey said. “Everyone makes a difference and we have outstanding people changing the game for students.” Since the programs’ inception in 2015, ACE schools have improved in all areas. Academic performance has increased in core content areas, attendance has improved, and parents feel more positive about their child’s school. ACE director Shatara…

The fourth annual “Power Brokers: A Celebration of Women” created an inspirational experience for female juniors from South Oak Cliff High School to engage with powerful women who are making a difference in their community. The Dallas ISD Food and Nutrition Services Department the previous day also hosted the third annual “Power Brokers: A Dawning of Boys to Men” with Chef Ken Patrick. At this event, Levine’s Department Stores donated 50 ties for the male students for the inspirational day. The idea behind Power Brokers is to celebrate mentorships and the idea that students can harness the power to create…